Class 8 (Secondary 2) English Grammar – Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz #1

Class 8 (Seconday 2) English Grammar – Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

How good are you at choosing the correct verb form? This quiz will help you master Subject-Verb Agreement — one of the most important grammar rules in English. Select the right answer for each question, then click “Show answer” to check yourself!

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1. Each of the students ___ present today.
   • A) are
   • B) is
   • C) were
   • D) be
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   B) is

2. Neither the teacher nor the students ___ ready for the surprise test.
   • A) was
   • B) are
   • C) is
   • D) be
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   B) are

3. My brother together with his friends ___ playing football now.
   • A) are
   • B) is
   • C) were
   • D) be
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   B) is

4. Neither of the answers ___ correct.
   • A) are
   • B) is
   • C) were
   • D) be
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   B) is

5. The team ___ practicing for the final match.
   • A) are
   • B) is
   • C) were
   • D) have
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   B) is

6. Ten miles ___ a long distance to walk.
   • A) are
   • B) is
   • C) were
   • D) be
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   B) is

7. Mathematics ___ an interesting subject.
   • A) are
   • B) is
   • C) were
   • D) be
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   B) is

8. Either the cat or the dogs ___ making that noise.
   • A) is
   • B) are
   • C) was
   • D) has
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   B) are

9. One of the boys ___ my cousin.
   • A) are
   • B) is
   • C) were
   • D) be
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   B) is

10. The list of names ___ on the teacher’s desk.
    • A) are
    • B) is
    • C) were
    • D) be
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    B) is

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📚 Grammar Tip:

When the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular (e.g., She plays). When the subject is plural, use a plural verb (e.g., They play). Remember that some nouns — like “mathematics” or “news” — look plural but take a singular verb!

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